Match Thread - Round 1 vs Gold Coast @ Metricon Stadium

[dimelb]

I think the moisture is interfering with the play - so many fumbles on both sides.

[Foreign Legion]

It was inevitable the Suns would get roasted at 1/4 time and come out breathing fire. We withstood it well. I still can't understand Hayward's round the corner set shot dead in front.

[dejavoodoo44]

Good to steady after the Suns got a roll going. Thought Rampe and Florent were excellent in defence. Gulden and Stephens, and to a lesser extent McInerney and Campbell, were doing some exciting things on the wings. Papley was very sharp both up forward and around the ball. While the usual suspects were doing some hard stuff in close.

[dejavoodoo44]

That was superb by Papley.

[Mark26]

Florent is playing well. Good goal.

[dejavoodoo44]

Loving Florent's game tonight.

[Mark26]

What a bomb by Gulden! How did we pick him up so late in the draft?

[dejavoodoo44]

A bit Buddy like from Errol there.

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What a bomb by Gulden! How did we pick him up so late in the draft?

The hive mind of the Victorian pundits didn't notice his growth spurt and thought he was too small.

[dejavoodoo44]

We've hit some nice long shots over the goal umpire's head tonight.

[stevoswan]

Stephens a team high 23 possessions so far along with Rampe. Good to see from both players. Stephens also has had a team-high 486 metres gained.
Melbourne have thrashed the Fairypups.....also good to see.

[Mark26]

I've enjoyed watching Stephens. Hopefully he re-signs soon. Campbell has had a promising game too.

Has Roberts been activated?

[Mel_C]

We played to the conditions that quarter and stopped over handballing. Little kicks off the ground and tap ons helped us move it forward.

Concerned for Paddy after seeing him limping on the bench. Although he is in the 3/4 time huddle so hopefully he is ok.

[RogueSwan]

Ramps has been very good tonight too.

[stevoswan]

Buddy's gone quiet after a fast start. Only 3 disposals since his 2 goals.....make that 4.

[Mel_C]

Oh dear I think Buddy might be in trouble with that bump.